September Issue
MICHAEL MCDONALD’S “HALF TRUTH” PREMIERES AT BILLBOARD
“Due in September, Wide Open sets McDonald’s gruff but heartfelt vocals—and his thoughts on romance and human nature—against arrangements that pull expertly from R&B, country and gospel. ‘Does the sound of my voice still carry any kind of message?’ he asks an old lover in ‘Hail Mary,’ and this excellent record argues that it does.” —Los Angeles Times “Wide Open may […]
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND’S LAY IT ON DOWN DEBUTS AT #1 OUT TO CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Lay It On Down, five-time Grammy nominee and critically acclaimed guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s ninth album, debuts at #1 on Nielsen SoundScan’s Top Blues chart, #1 on both theCurrent Rock Albums chart and Internet Albums chart, #5 on the Top Current Albumschart and #34 on the Top 200. The record is out to critical acclaim on Concord Records. “[Shepherd] is a guitarist who can easily mesmerize an audience with his playing ability and […]
Kathryn Cloward Brings Love to the Beach
Energy is a powerful force, and the beautiful Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach was glowing with positive energy Sunday night. Kathryn Cloward’s double album release party, which featured the albums “Ripple Love” and “Secret Keeper”, brought on a feeling of cheerfulness that left no face in the crowd with anything less than an ear […]
Lifehouse & Switchfoot Release “Shine Like Gold” Benefiting Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
After the devastating storm that struck Texas, Lifehouse and Switchfoot wanted to do something together to give back and wrote a brand new song titled, “Shine Like Gold,” which exclusively premiered on People.com. The track was recorded in Nashville and is now available for pay-what-you-want download, here.All proceeds from “Shine Like Gold” will be donated to aid […]
World Trade to Release Their Third Album, “Unify”
WORLD TRADE Composed of some of L.A.’s most recognized studio and songwriting talents, Billy Sherwood, Guy Allison, and Bruce Gowdy, World Trade will release their third album, “Unify” on August 4, 2017. Lead vocalist and main songwriter, Billy Sherwood has been a fixture of the L.A. studio and recording scene since the mid-80’s. Billy’s talents […]
Riverdogs – California
RIVERDOGS The Riverdogs ARE BACK! Original members, Rob Lamothe (vocals, guitars), Nick Brophy (bass, vocals) and Vivian Campbell (lead guitar), along with drummer Marc Danzeisen, have reunited to record their fifth album, “California.” Mixing the soulful vocals of Lamothe with the edgy guitarwork of Campbell and solid rhythmic lines from Brophy and Danzeisen, the album […]
Next Month In BackStage360
Eden’s Curse – Eden’s Curse
EDENS CURSE On the 24th August 2007, AFM Records released the debut album by a brand new band called EDEN’S CURSE. Coming on like a cross between classic American bands Queensrÿcheand Dokken, married with the European stylings of Pink Cream 69 or latter day Edguy, EDEN’S CURSEwere warmly received by the global Rock & Metal press and […]
International BLUES Challenge – FINAL ROUND
The International BLUES Challenge will hold the final round on August 27th at Tio Leo’s in San Diego. Final Round Competitors are: Mike Maldonado and Jump Start John January & Linda Berry Anthony “Fallbrook Kid” Cullins Fuzzy & the Blues Band $10 General Admission $5 for active BLUSD Members So come on out to support your […]